Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Man Training ❯ Chapter Four ( Chapter 4 )

Man Training Chapter Four

Author's notes: While I didn't get many reviews of my last three chapters when I released them. (Only three, to be exact...) They were positive ones, which I think means that I have a good thing going, and in keeping with my impatient persona; I'm continuing the story t'oute de suite!

Man, you readers are SO lucky that I'm writing this chapter, I had to tear myself away from my X-Box 360 That I have those Burger King games and Dead Rising for, my DVDs of Naruto, My UNWATCHED DVDs of Bleach, and a manga collection that have all been calling my name: "Play me, Paul! Watch me, Paul! Read me, Paul!" But my unfinished Fanfic was calling even louder: "WRITE ME, YOU BIG LAZY BASTARD!!!"

Also, one of the reviews brought up an interesting point: I have no damn clue as to the exact age of the characters in the original work, be it manga or anime, so the story may end up being a bit of an AU depending on how old they are. Of course, I'll gladly change them to keep you damn anal-retentive's off of my back...

Also, also, I made a boo-boo with the end AN on my chapter two: It may have seemed like I said that I enjoyed watching Takeshi's Castle, when in fact, I've never seen a single episode of it, I was talking about MXC, the dubbed show that they put on Spike TV. It kicks so much ass, it's not even funny. (Okay, it's REALLY funny, but you get what I mean.)

De-de-de-disclaimer (There's a little Mind of Mencia for ya'.): I don't own Naruto, never have, never will. But again, if I did, there would be an olympic sized swimming pool full of Captain Morgan's Spiced Rum with my name on it... I could go for a bit o' that in some Diet Pepsi right now. (It's not much of a disclaimer, but it's all I can do at 11:00 at night.)

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"Naruto -kun!" Shouted Shizune, smiling and waving at Naruto from a stool in the Oushi-Oushi* Ramen stand. (**Sigh* My fractured knowledge of Japanese says that "Oushi" means delicious, dear god I hope I'm right...) She had changed into a knee-length dress with a medium cut bust line for their "Date". She didn't want to walk around in an outfit that would have Naruto's range of thinking change to strictly x-rated, but she also didn't want an outfit that cried out; "Look at me! I'm chaste* and I'm proud of it!" (*Means someone who strives to remain a virgin, often for religious purposes.)

The blonde haired teen jogged up to the ramen stand and took a seat next to Shizune, smiling back. "Wow, Shizune-chan, you look really nice. But why wear a dress like that if we're just getting ramen?" He inquired, giving her a sideways look.

Shizune giggled, "Because I thought it would be nice if we went to a movie today, and the only theatre in this town is a high-end looking place, so I figured that it would be a bit cheaper to catch the matinee after lunch." She placed her order with the chef and Naruto proceeded to make his request of four bowls of miso ramen with beef, pickles and eggs.

"Don't worry, Shizune-chan. I'll pay." He said, holding out his froggy wallet, whom to Shizune, looked as if it was being force-fed cash.

They made idle chit-chat until the food came, but Shizune almost slapped Naruto when he shrieked out "Itadakimasu!" and tore his chopsticks apart like a wild animal.

"A lady will respect a slow eater." She said in a matter-of-fact tone. "Eat slowly, and don't gross your date out." But as they started eating, the strain was visible on Naruto's face. As if letting the broth go below boiling temperature was killing him.

'Damn, this is hard.' He thought as he delicately picked up only four noodles at a time and tried to eat them with as little noise as possible.

'He looks like he's going to explode.' Thought Shizune as Naruto finished his first bowl, gently placing it aside and picking up the next. But as he picked up his chopsticks, he nervously glanced at Shizune, she smiled back. His expression of joy was replaced by one of doubt and confusion. "What's wrong?" She asked.

He gazed across at her, with uncertainty in his eyes. "I-I..." He couldn't find words for what he was feeling. Never before had he found himself in a situation like this. "It's, Shizune-chan..."

Naruto's confusion was spreading to Shizune; she found herself locking eyes with him, sharing in his unease. "What?" She inquired her pulse quickening. 'Is this the bearing that Tsunade-sama meant?'

Naruto put his hand over his belly, "I feel... Weird..."

Shizune's eyes widened, a blush creeping into her face, "Yes?"

Naruto pushed the bowl of ramen away. "I think I'm full after just one bowl, Shizune-chan."

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'Dear lord, does he really eat so fast all the time?' Thought Shizune as Naruto led her into the theatre, he had rushed to eat the last three bowls of ramen and was developing a bad stomachache. 'He really knows how to drop a big mood killer though.' She snickered, thinking of his misguiding speech.

They were taking a seat in the back of the theatre, setting down their popcorn and drinks. "The best view is always in the back." Said Shizune in a matter-of-fact tone, "Everyone thinks that front-row-center is the best, but you just strain your eyes."

"Uh, yeah." Grumbled Naruto, who was straining his eyes just to not stare at Shizune. While her dress wasn't over exposing, he still couldn't help but notice her "Features" when they met up at the ramen stand. 'I didn't even see how big they were yesterday in the bath house.' But his neck was putting up a struggle, a struggle it was winning. He slowly turned his head over to Shizune, who was watching the screen with a slight look of anticipation. 'Must see...' Screamed his neck muscles. He tried to regain his control, but it was too late, Shizune had noticed him looking over at her, and turned to face him.

"What is it?" She asked, cocking her head to the side.

Luckily, Naruto had gotten dominion over his rouge eyes in time, and brought them up above Shizune's bust line. "Eh, it's nothing." He stammered, hoping with all his might that the previews would start soon.

"Are you sure?" Inquired Shizune, looking concerned. "Is your stomach getting worse?"

'Distract her! Distract her!' Screamed Naruto's thoughts. "It's just, well... YoulookbeautifullShizunechan."

A slight blush, "What did you say?"

'That's it!' Thought Naruto desperately. "I-I said, you look really beautiful." He said, now looking into her eyes. He quickly realized it was true, she looked incredible.

"Oh, it's just this dress." Said Shizune, face red. "It used to be Tsunade-sama's" She stood up and spun around a few times, "The only thing I don't like about it is the chest area, Tsunade-sama had it specially made to support her chest, and I had to have it tailored before it'd fit me. I feel like I'm flat-chested whenever I'm in it."

Naruto stifled a laugh, "Flat-chested? You? No way!"

"It's true, the only reason that I fill out this dress is because it's basically got a push-up bra sewn into it." Whispered Shizune, sitting back down. "All guys ever think about is size, everyone thinks that it's so important to have big boobs. So compared to someone like Tsunade-sama, I look like some pre-pubescent schoolgirl in a woman's dress."

Naruto chuckled, "Do YOU think that having big boobs is important?" He whispered.

"NO I DON'T!" Shizune yelled, but she reined in her voice after receiving some hushed "SHUSH"-ing from the people near them. "Size means absolutely nothing if you don't have the right SHAPE." She said, resuming her whispering. 'You've seen my chest; they are the most perfectly formed bosoms that the great creators ever devised." She added, gripping her bust for added emphasis.

Naruto looked down and blushed, "Well, I've only ever seen YOUR chest, so I'll have to take your word for it."

Shizune blushed again, she was about to respond, but the lights dimmed and the previews started. 'He's getting more and more comfortable around me.' She thought to her own relief. 'But what about ME?'

The previews rolled and the theatre grew quiet. Clips from upcoming movies came and went without much notice from Naruto or Shizune untill the screen went black and a girl's shrill voice sounded.

"KYAAA! GET AWAY PERVERT!" A powerful slap sound played and a red handprint appeared on the screen. An announcer's voice spoke "Finally, the next movie in the "Icha-Icha: Flirting Violence" series is here."

"Hmph, Kaka-sensei is going to pee himself." Naruto grumbled.

"Kakashi-senpai reads hentai?" Asked Shizune.

Naruto grinned, "It's not that he READS it, it's more like, he has it glued to his face." He whispered.

Shizune giggled, she hadn't seen Kakashi for some time. And she had never known him to read hentai. "It's been a while since I've been to Konoha, I wonder if people will remember me." She thought out loud.

"I'm sure they will, Shizune-chan." Said Naruto, snaking his arm over her shoulder. "I mean, I know that I'D have a hard time forgetting you." He added with a warm smile.

Shizune was unsure about how to react to Naruto's statement. 'What does he mean?' She wondered, 'Is he going to remember me for being a friend? Or just a spanky-buddy?'

Shaking those thoughts off, Shizune concentrated in the now. She was here with Naruto, and that was enough. Snuggling into Naruto's embrace, she let it all go and watched the movie.

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"That was such a good movie." Squealed Shizune two hours later when they walked out of the theatre arm-in-arm with Naruto. "I love it when there's a good happy ending like that. They belonged together, you know?" She pulled him along and they made their way back to the hotel.

Naruto laughed nervously. "Y-Yeah, I liked it too." He blushed heavily. Because for the life of him, he couldn't remember the names of the main characters, or the plot, or where the hell his popcorn vanished to. 'I thought I was going to break my neck trying not to look at Shizune-chan's-' He glanced over at her bust, it was concealed in the dress, but it was being propped up like meat in a butcher's window. 'Dear lord, I think I'm going to explode.' He shook his head, trying to clear his head of that line of thought and rid his face of his full-steam blush.

Shizune didn't notice his actions however, as she was lost in her thoughts. Alot of things were swarming around in her head, thoughts of her own feelings, thoughts of Naruto and thoughts of how to continue their Man Training. But most abundant, was the absurdly happy feeling she had as she clutched herself to Naruto.

The walk back to the hotel was silent, but in a pleasant way, they basked in the afternoon sun while they ambled back. About halfway back, Naruto broke the silence, "Um, Shizune-chan?"

"Yes?" She replied, still steeped in her happiness.

"Ah, well. We've gone to lunch and a movie, we've... Well, we've spent time together in the hotel and the bath house. But I don't think we've been out on a "Date" date." He stammered. "I was wondering if, i-if."

"If what?" Shizune asked, failing to hear the strain in Naruto's voice.

"Would you. Eh, go out with me?" Naruto blurted out, feeling like an over inflated balloon being popped.

Shizune stopped dead in her tracks. "Um, you want to learn how to date girls now?" She asked nervously.

Naruto blushed. "No, not for the training, I just want to get to know you better, Shizune-chan." He fixed his gaze on his feet as they resumed walking. "I mean, I only met you a week ago, and we never talked much on the way here."

"Ah, well that's okay, I guess." Said Shizune.

"I-uh, you don't have to if you don't want to. We can just talk at the hotel instead of making a date out of it."

Shizune thought to herself, 'Well, the movie didn't tell me much, accept that I'm a sap for chick flicks.' That knowledge didn't do her much good. 'I do feel something for Naruto-kun, but if I want to figure out just WHAT I feel-'

"Alright, let's go out."

"Eh? Really?" Gasped Naruto, almost shocked at her acceptance.

Shizune leaned over and gave him a kiss on the cheek, "Sure, I'd love too."

Resisting the urge to do a back flip, Naruto kissed Shizune back and asked, excitedly, "Where do you want to go?"

"Anywhere you want to, Naruto-kun." She said warmly.

Naruto thought for a moment, 'Where would be a nice spot?' He wondered, looking around untill he saw the granite cliff that the town resided around.

"How about up there?" He asked, pointing it out.

Shizune laughed, "That would be perfect, if we could get up there." She said, lapsing into a fit of the giggles.

"What's so funny?" Naruto asked.

Letting the laughing abide, Shizune explained, "That cliff is a sheer slope in all directions, Naruto-kun. There's no way up there, not even for you."

A little peeved, Naruto crossed his arms. "Are you doubting my skill?" He asked testily.

"Not at all," Shizune teased, "But I DOUBT that you can walk up a 90 degree rock face."

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Twenty minutes later. Naruto was walking up a 90 degree rock face, carrying Shizune in his arms. She was blushing hard, and clung to him like white on rice.

"Say it again." He said in an egotistical fashion.

"I've said it enough already." Huffed Shizune.

"Well one more time won't hurt you."

Shizune remained defiantly silent.

Naruto grinned, "What's that Shizune-chan?" He said, turning an ear to her silent lips. "You're going to try to fly?" He loosened his grip on her, earning a squeal.

"Okay! Okay! I'll say it!" She screamed. Naruto turned his hear towards her again. "You're the greatest ninja in existence, Naruto-kun."

"Aaaannnd?"

"And you will become Hokage and show all the people who doubted you who's boss..."

Grinning like a madman, Naruto laughed. "You're cute when you're angry, Shizune-chan." He said before hopping up on top of the cliff and setting her down.

Dusting herself off, Shizune glared at the blond haired nin. "You know, I'm having second thoughts about this date."

"Oh, don't be like that, Shizune-chan." Said Naruto with a mock-puppy eyes expression on his face. "I might get sad and run off, leaving you here." He teased.

"Hmph." Was all she said as they sat down together, admiring the view finally.

"It's a really nice view from up here." Said Naruto, looking out over the terrain, "Look, there's the valley with the hot springs in it. And there's the hotel."

Shizune finally smiled, the view was breathtaking and she couldn't stay angry at Naruto. After all, carrying a lady up a sheer rock cliff was no small feat to her, although to Naruto, it was easy as pie. She looked over at him, he was fixing his gaze out over the town, smiling. She felt warm when she saw that smile. 'But is it right?' She asked herself. 'He's eight years younger than me." Looking him over again, she saw something she had been missing. 'He's very handsome, and he's someone who doesn't let the people they care about get hurt. He was amazing when he fought Kabuto. He's strong, and innocent at the same time.' Shizune let out a sigh, 'He's the perfect FRIEND.'

Naruto, seeing the odd expression on Shizune's face, pulled her into a hug, then a kiss. A light one, on her lips.

"Don't get sad, we came up here to get to know each other better." He said, grinning.

Staring into his eyes, another missing puzzle piece fitted into place in Shizune's mind. 'But I'm more happy with him like this.' She tackled him, knocked him over, climbed on top of him and kissed him. She put her heart and soul into that kiss, and it showed because both her and Naruto were gasping for breath when they finally broke apart.

"Well, we're both from Konoha, why don't we start with that?"

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Author's Notes: The part of me that plans to wear cheap sunglasses and cruise college bars for night-after-night action when I'm older has been bitching at me for leaving lemons out of the story for a whole two chapters. But don't worry, I baited him into the left side of my brain with a few Playboy mags and locked the little shithead up. I'm probably working another one in next chapter because Naruto's birthday is happening soon in the storyline (Sweet 16, y'all!) and by then, she'll probably be hot-to-trot seeing how she practically MOUNTED him on top of a cliff. Can't tell for sure though, it's not as if I control these things.

*Sigh* I've been going through something similar to this in real life, so I used it for a bit of inspiration, but whenever I think about what I'm going to do in the storyline, I get drawn into thinking about my life away from the keyboard. But I'm sure none of you want to read about real life here, so I'll just repress those thoughts for the sake of you, my readers. *Bad emotions, BAD!*

For those of you that care, I'm going to write another fanfic after the subsequent finishing-ment-ness of this one. It'll be later in the storyline of my mind, starting after the waterfall fight, mostly NarutoXHinata. But any of you horndogs out there that want me to write in either, another girl, a harem, keep it NarutoXHinata, or maybe bring Shizune back into the picture 0.o, just write it into the reviews (If you're giving me reviews, that is.) and I'll give it a good thinking over.

Ch'okay! I'll get to writing Chapter Five just as soon as I get a drink of water!