Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Sweet Sacrifice ❯ Realization ( Chapter 11 )
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By: Demon Lady 
Anime/Manga: Naruto Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Shounen | Type: Yaoi | Uploaded On: 03.26.2008 | Pages: 1 | Words: 2.8K | Visits: 563 | Status: Work In Progress
Anime/Manga: Naruto Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Shounen | Type: Yaoi | Uploaded On: 03.26.2008 | Pages: 1 | Words: 2.8K | Visits: 563 | Status: Work In Progress
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or anything associated with Naruto, though I wish I did.
The other members of the entourage from Suna froze for a moment as Arashi was revealed to the other people in the room. The soft look in Jiraiya's dark eyes was the only thing that stopped them from removing Arashi from his arms. It would be good for the silver-haired seer to finally meet and interact with his father, the father he had never known. They really should have known something like this would happen. Trouble seemed to follow Jinchuuriki everywhere and things never go exactly according to plan; Gaara, Naruto, and Arashi were no exception. What happened next was a pefect example.
As awareness returned to Arashi and he felt someone only vaguely familiar holding him he turned his head up to look. His very changed eyes met the startled eyes of his father. All of those present in the room were watching Jiraiya and Arashi. Needless to say when an astonished look became plastered on Jiraiya's face everyone took notice of this rare phenomenon. The Gama Sennin was a very experienced shinobi after all, it would take something very surprising to het him to drop his guard in such a way.
Now, Jiraiya really was rather happy that his family line would continue on and that this son of his was so strong but he was worried about his collapse and the cause of it. The Gama Sennin didn't have to wonder very long. When his son tilted his head up and their eyes met all of Jiraiya's questions about the cause of the younger male's collapse were answered. A field of stars on a background of inky black stared back at him. His son had the night sky in his eyes and that only meant one thing.
"He has the eyes of the... the Sennin," Jiraiya said. 'He is the Avatar.'
Gaara and Naruto were the only one's who caught the slight pause in Jiraiya's words. The older Sennin was going to say something else. Make no mistake, Jiraiya had said nothing false, Arashi had called his eyes 'the eyes of the Sennin', but Jiraiya apparently knew another name for them as well. It made both curious but they, by mutual agreement, would not ask. If either Jiraiya or Arashi was inclined to tell them they would.
"Yes, I do possess the eyes of the Sennin. I formally greet you Sennin of Mt. Myouboku, home of the toads." Arashi's voice, made even huskier by the emotions caused by his vision, was as entrancing as his appearance. All Jinchuuriki had an otherwordly beauty. Most toned it down quite a bit so as not to attract unwanted attention but some could only tone it down so much. Others, like Kisame and Zetsu, went for more bizarre appearances so as to keep people away. That was what probably made the two of them such good mates. "I apologize for not doing so earlier but my duty is to my Kazekage and to my Clan before anything else here."
Jiraiya, while taken aback, was rather proud inside. A formal greeting with titles meant that his son was a Sennin because only another Sennin would have greeted him this way. But he really wanted to know his son's name, at least the one he went by, and what his title was. Though, it was rather hard to tell exactly what age the male now standing on his own beside him was. He had the same ageless quality that Jiraiya himself had; that wasn't surprising actually. Jiraiya was a bit mifed that the Gama Elder had not told him of the existence of his son, because there was no way the batty old toad hadn't known.
"There is no need to apologize. I understand duty to one's Kage and to one's family. I would formally greet you in return, but I do not know your name and title. Though there has been talk of the youngest ever to earn the title of Sennin. I'm afraid there have been more pressing matters than the newest of our number."
Everyone was silent as they watched the two talk. There was quite a bit of awe from the elder Konoha shinobi over Arashi being a Sennin. The younger Konoha shinobi didn't know all the qualifications one had to have to even be considered a Novice much less a Sennin. For the relatively young Arashi to be a Sennin, as well as a S-class shinobi, at his age was quite a feat. The silver-eyed shinobi had to be a prodigy, though the shinobi in question would demure. After all, his brother Gaara was made Kazekage at age thirteen, the youngest to ever be Kage, and his brother Naruto was certified as a Seal Master at age fourteen, also the youngest to ever be so. Three prodigies that would never think much of their own accomplishments but would boast of the accomplishments of the members of thier family. Very rare and unique all three of them were; probably why they fit together as partners and teammates so well.
"That is no problem. I am Sabaku no Arashi and I was given the title of the Mugen Sennin. I expect there are others in the Clan who will follow in my footsteps." Arashi closed his eyes for a moment and changed them back to their normal, if you could call eyes that color normal, silver. Jiraiya was a bit stunned at his son Arashi's eyes and the feeling was mutual for everyone else from Konoha when the silver-eyed seer turned those haunting silver eyes on them. "We will talk more later Gama Sennin. I believe there were other things that were being addressed such as Naruto."
/Arashi./
~Yes Naruto?~
/Gaara and I have spoken with each other as well as Temari and Kankuro. They have missed me and they care. My gift of Empathy, though new, can not lie. Reveal things about me slowly and then I will reveal myself. All of us have agreed. Do you?/
There was silence for a moment as Arashi contemplated this turn of events. He wondered if he should even be surprised, especially after what he had just Seen in his vision. Things like what he had just Seen made him grateful that Gaara and Naruto's gifts of Sight were not as extensive or as harsh as his own was.
~If that is what you wish.~ The rest of the Suna entourage, all of them listening through a mental connection, sighed a breath of relief internally that Arashi agreed with their decision. Temari and Kankuro had begun awakening their gifts when they had begun to be Courted by their Jinchuuriki suitors. Though they had noted the neutral feel to Arashi's mental words of acceptance. The vision must have been a bad one for him to be shielding his emotions so tightly.
"I will answer any questions you have that I deem to answer. So I suggest you ask now before have more pressing matters calling for my attention."
Looks were exchanged among the Konoha crowd. They would have to tread carefully if they wanted all their questions about Naruto answered as well as some about Arashi himself. Its not everyday you could speak with someone as feared as the Sansai and actually have them respond. After a silent debate their was an agreement that Iruka, Tsunade, and Shikamaru would ask the questions as they were the diplomatic without being overtly threatening. They would ask in order. Shikamaru then Tsunade then Iruka would ask a single question with additional questions if needed and see if they would be answered.
"How are you qualified to answer questions about Naruto?" Shikamaru's brain was working in overdrive. The question he asked was very relevant and the answer blew everyone's minds away.
"I have known my sworn brother for a very long time. Sarutobi was aware of it as was Shiranui Genma and Gekkou Hayate, both of whom taught Naruto how to fight with shinobi weapons." Thankfully for Genma and Hayate neither of them were in the room at the moment and thus escaped punishment for withholding information. For now.
"Why are you brothers? Why did Genma, Hayate, and Sensei know about you and the relationship you shared?" This new information was of great interest to Tsunade who was glad that there had been at least one bright spot in Naruto's horrible childhood.
"I saved him from an attack and I will leave it at that. Those three in particular knew because they were allowed by us to know. Very few things escape a Jinchuuriki's watchful eyes, even fewer escape the watchful eyes of two Jinchuuriki." That stunned more than a few people. The male before them was a Jinchuuriki, making him even more dangerous than before. Though it did soothe some of their hearts that someone who understood Naruto was able to help him.
"You are like Naruto?" Iruka barely stopped himself from asking how his precious little brother was. Only the comforting grip of his husband Ibiki's hand kept him from asking, yet.
"I am the Jinchuuriki of the Kimera." Those from Suna was more than a little taken aback by how forthright their usually secretive and stoic brother was being. It had to have been a really really bad vision to make him this talkative and, dare they say it, agreeable.
While for Jiraiya the knowledge that his son was a Jinchuuriki struck him hard. It was not that he was ashamed, if anything he was proud of how strong his son was. But now, after reading Naruto's file, he was very aware of how horribly Jinchuuriki were treated and what kind of utter pain and agony they went through. It tore him up inside that Naruto, Arashi, and even Gaara had to suffer that way.
A shrewd look came into Shikamaru's eyes and he took a gamble. "What Clan did Naruto marry into?" Those of Konoha held their breath. None of them could believe that that question had been asked this early and by Shikamaru of all people. But they all hoped for an answer.
"He married into Clan Sabaku so he is Sabaku no Naruto now. He is very happily married to Kazekage-sama, who is as protective of his... husband as I and the other members of the Clan are, so I would not antagonize him or any of us in regards to Naruto if I were you."
The pause in Arashi's words confirmed another of Jiraiya's thoughts. Naruto was Gaara's mate. Mating was the Jinchuuriki version of marriage and much more important in the eyes of the Jinchuuriki than human marriage ceremonies were. Arashi had probably wanted to say mate but had not wanted to confuse the people in the room, which was all of those of Konoha except Jiraiya, who had no clue of Jinchuuriki culture. However a stray thought crossed Jiraiya's mind. Almost every member of Clan Sabaku was in the room with them. Chiyo and Ebizou never left Sunagakure and Sasori was still traveling as far as Jiraiya knew. If they were as protective as Arashi claimed then Naruto would have been brought with them. Realization dawned on the Gama Sennin. Naruto was the one wearing the cloak. Naruto was the Kamikaze. And Naruto was letting Arashi give hints. Looking around the room Jiraiya could tell he was the only one who had figured it out, though by the look in Shikamaru's eyes it wouldn't take long for the lazy Nara to do so.
The look on Gaara's face told them that he fully agreed with Arashi's last statement and that Arashi would be the one answering all the questions. It would be best if they didn't test the limits of the crimson-haired Kazekage's patience. It might prove as fatal as it had in the past for fools who didn't know when to quit. Because really, what kind of moron antagonizes a psychotic Jinchuuriki with a very widespread reputation for slaughtering his opponents without mercy when provoked and sometimes without being provoked? A suicidal moron does.
"When were they married?" Jiraiya could see the amused look that flitted across his son's eyes and he thought he might know the cause of it. Mating was... the consummation of the relationship... the first time the couple in question had sex together. Mating was the Jinchuuriki form of marriage. Marriage for humans was a formal ceremony done in front of others and required verbal vows. Marriage for humans was not as binding as that of mating between Jinchuuriki. This was why Jinchuuriki could marry others but could not take a mate except for the one they were meant for. Tsunade sure did ask an akward question.
"Technically they were married by Jinchuuriki standards the evening Naruto arrived. There was a public marriage ceremony held a month later. I'm surprised you did not know. The Daimyo of Hi no Kuni was in attendance as was the Daimyo of Kaze no Kuni, the Daimyo of Mizu no Kuni, and the Mizukage. Perhaps you are familiar with the Godaime Mizukage? His name is Momchi Zabuza and he is a member of the Seven Swordsmen of Kiri."
Arashi was not pulling any punches. Naruto might be forgiving, more forgiving than any Jinchuuriki had ever been but that was what made Naruto so fitting for the title of the Savior. Arashi was not even half so forgiving. The people from Konoha before him would be given the harsh, unsoftened truth on what Arashi deemed them worthy to hear. There was no need for them to know of Jinchuuriki marriage practices, well most of them. The silver-eyed shinobi let his eyes flicker over Kakashi and his father. There were some who needed to know.
Iruka was a bit indecisive about what to ask. If Arashi said Naruto was happy then the blond was happy. The white-haired Jinchuuriki would not lie about his brother. Naruto had explained enough about Jinchuuriki to his caretakers for them to know to trust this Jinchuuriki's word, especially when Arashi had said he would answer the question if he felt like it. Iruka didn't have to look to know that the Konoha shinobi were reeling from the last bit of information Arashi had given them. No one had known the Kazekage had married. That little tid-bit hadn't sunk in till they had realized that their Daimyo had known for some time and had not told them. It showed how out of favor Konoha really was for their own Daimyo to withhold such information. It was also a shock to hear that Kirigakure had a new Mizukage at all, much less an S-class shinobi who had been classified in the Bingo Book as a nuke-nin of Kiri for quite some time.
Iruka thought hard and went over everthing Arashi had told them, everything he had said. It was almost as if the silver-eyed Sennin was leaving hints, as if he was fishing for a specific question to be asked. And that was exactly what Arashi was doing. Naruto could answer these questions just fine without him. But no, the rest of the Clan was letting the mischievious blond hid behind Arashi's long black trench coat and it wasn't going to continue. The blond was more than strong enough to do this and more than ready. He did have his mate's support after all. Gaara would kill anyone who hurt Naruto's feelings. Besides the seer really wanted to go meditate on what he had Seen and perhaps have that talk with his... father, it would take a while for that word to become real to him.
Finally Iruka had an epiphany and hoped he was right. "Did Naruto come with you to Konoha for the Chuunin Exam Finals?"
A very wicked smirk, one that spelled trouble for someone, appeared on Arashi. Naruto knew that look, he had a fear of that look when it was directed at him, they all did. Unfortunately for the blond, Arashi chose that exact moment to look directly at him wearing that look.
"Why don't you answer Kamikaze? I would say you are far more qualified to answer that particular question than I ever will be?" The wicked look never left Arashi's face. It was time for Naruto to be brave because the silver-eyed seer's words had sparked realizations all over.
The other members of the entourage from Suna froze for a moment as Arashi was revealed to the other people in the room. The soft look in Jiraiya's dark eyes was the only thing that stopped them from removing Arashi from his arms. It would be good for the silver-haired seer to finally meet and interact with his father, the father he had never known. They really should have known something like this would happen. Trouble seemed to follow Jinchuuriki everywhere and things never go exactly according to plan; Gaara, Naruto, and Arashi were no exception. What happened next was a pefect example.
As awareness returned to Arashi and he felt someone only vaguely familiar holding him he turned his head up to look. His very changed eyes met the startled eyes of his father. All of those present in the room were watching Jiraiya and Arashi. Needless to say when an astonished look became plastered on Jiraiya's face everyone took notice of this rare phenomenon. The Gama Sennin was a very experienced shinobi after all, it would take something very surprising to het him to drop his guard in such a way.
Now, Jiraiya really was rather happy that his family line would continue on and that this son of his was so strong but he was worried about his collapse and the cause of it. The Gama Sennin didn't have to wonder very long. When his son tilted his head up and their eyes met all of Jiraiya's questions about the cause of the younger male's collapse were answered. A field of stars on a background of inky black stared back at him. His son had the night sky in his eyes and that only meant one thing.
"He has the eyes of the... the Sennin," Jiraiya said. 'He is the Avatar.'
Gaara and Naruto were the only one's who caught the slight pause in Jiraiya's words. The older Sennin was going to say something else. Make no mistake, Jiraiya had said nothing false, Arashi had called his eyes 'the eyes of the Sennin', but Jiraiya apparently knew another name for them as well. It made both curious but they, by mutual agreement, would not ask. If either Jiraiya or Arashi was inclined to tell them they would.
"Yes, I do possess the eyes of the Sennin. I formally greet you Sennin of Mt. Myouboku, home of the toads." Arashi's voice, made even huskier by the emotions caused by his vision, was as entrancing as his appearance. All Jinchuuriki had an otherwordly beauty. Most toned it down quite a bit so as not to attract unwanted attention but some could only tone it down so much. Others, like Kisame and Zetsu, went for more bizarre appearances so as to keep people away. That was what probably made the two of them such good mates. "I apologize for not doing so earlier but my duty is to my Kazekage and to my Clan before anything else here."
Jiraiya, while taken aback, was rather proud inside. A formal greeting with titles meant that his son was a Sennin because only another Sennin would have greeted him this way. But he really wanted to know his son's name, at least the one he went by, and what his title was. Though, it was rather hard to tell exactly what age the male now standing on his own beside him was. He had the same ageless quality that Jiraiya himself had; that wasn't surprising actually. Jiraiya was a bit mifed that the Gama Elder had not told him of the existence of his son, because there was no way the batty old toad hadn't known.
"There is no need to apologize. I understand duty to one's Kage and to one's family. I would formally greet you in return, but I do not know your name and title. Though there has been talk of the youngest ever to earn the title of Sennin. I'm afraid there have been more pressing matters than the newest of our number."
Everyone was silent as they watched the two talk. There was quite a bit of awe from the elder Konoha shinobi over Arashi being a Sennin. The younger Konoha shinobi didn't know all the qualifications one had to have to even be considered a Novice much less a Sennin. For the relatively young Arashi to be a Sennin, as well as a S-class shinobi, at his age was quite a feat. The silver-eyed shinobi had to be a prodigy, though the shinobi in question would demure. After all, his brother Gaara was made Kazekage at age thirteen, the youngest to ever be Kage, and his brother Naruto was certified as a Seal Master at age fourteen, also the youngest to ever be so. Three prodigies that would never think much of their own accomplishments but would boast of the accomplishments of the members of thier family. Very rare and unique all three of them were; probably why they fit together as partners and teammates so well.
"That is no problem. I am Sabaku no Arashi and I was given the title of the Mugen Sennin. I expect there are others in the Clan who will follow in my footsteps." Arashi closed his eyes for a moment and changed them back to their normal, if you could call eyes that color normal, silver. Jiraiya was a bit stunned at his son Arashi's eyes and the feeling was mutual for everyone else from Konoha when the silver-eyed seer turned those haunting silver eyes on them. "We will talk more later Gama Sennin. I believe there were other things that were being addressed such as Naruto."
/Arashi./
~Yes Naruto?~
/Gaara and I have spoken with each other as well as Temari and Kankuro. They have missed me and they care. My gift of Empathy, though new, can not lie. Reveal things about me slowly and then I will reveal myself. All of us have agreed. Do you?/
There was silence for a moment as Arashi contemplated this turn of events. He wondered if he should even be surprised, especially after what he had just Seen in his vision. Things like what he had just Seen made him grateful that Gaara and Naruto's gifts of Sight were not as extensive or as harsh as his own was.
~If that is what you wish.~ The rest of the Suna entourage, all of them listening through a mental connection, sighed a breath of relief internally that Arashi agreed with their decision. Temari and Kankuro had begun awakening their gifts when they had begun to be Courted by their Jinchuuriki suitors. Though they had noted the neutral feel to Arashi's mental words of acceptance. The vision must have been a bad one for him to be shielding his emotions so tightly.
"I will answer any questions you have that I deem to answer. So I suggest you ask now before have more pressing matters calling for my attention."
Looks were exchanged among the Konoha crowd. They would have to tread carefully if they wanted all their questions about Naruto answered as well as some about Arashi himself. Its not everyday you could speak with someone as feared as the Sansai and actually have them respond. After a silent debate their was an agreement that Iruka, Tsunade, and Shikamaru would ask the questions as they were the diplomatic without being overtly threatening. They would ask in order. Shikamaru then Tsunade then Iruka would ask a single question with additional questions if needed and see if they would be answered.
"How are you qualified to answer questions about Naruto?" Shikamaru's brain was working in overdrive. The question he asked was very relevant and the answer blew everyone's minds away.
"I have known my sworn brother for a very long time. Sarutobi was aware of it as was Shiranui Genma and Gekkou Hayate, both of whom taught Naruto how to fight with shinobi weapons." Thankfully for Genma and Hayate neither of them were in the room at the moment and thus escaped punishment for withholding information. For now.
"Why are you brothers? Why did Genma, Hayate, and Sensei know about you and the relationship you shared?" This new information was of great interest to Tsunade who was glad that there had been at least one bright spot in Naruto's horrible childhood.
"I saved him from an attack and I will leave it at that. Those three in particular knew because they were allowed by us to know. Very few things escape a Jinchuuriki's watchful eyes, even fewer escape the watchful eyes of two Jinchuuriki." That stunned more than a few people. The male before them was a Jinchuuriki, making him even more dangerous than before. Though it did soothe some of their hearts that someone who understood Naruto was able to help him.
"You are like Naruto?" Iruka barely stopped himself from asking how his precious little brother was. Only the comforting grip of his husband Ibiki's hand kept him from asking, yet.
"I am the Jinchuuriki of the Kimera." Those from Suna was more than a little taken aback by how forthright their usually secretive and stoic brother was being. It had to have been a really really bad vision to make him this talkative and, dare they say it, agreeable.
While for Jiraiya the knowledge that his son was a Jinchuuriki struck him hard. It was not that he was ashamed, if anything he was proud of how strong his son was. But now, after reading Naruto's file, he was very aware of how horribly Jinchuuriki were treated and what kind of utter pain and agony they went through. It tore him up inside that Naruto, Arashi, and even Gaara had to suffer that way.
A shrewd look came into Shikamaru's eyes and he took a gamble. "What Clan did Naruto marry into?" Those of Konoha held their breath. None of them could believe that that question had been asked this early and by Shikamaru of all people. But they all hoped for an answer.
"He married into Clan Sabaku so he is Sabaku no Naruto now. He is very happily married to Kazekage-sama, who is as protective of his... husband as I and the other members of the Clan are, so I would not antagonize him or any of us in regards to Naruto if I were you."
The pause in Arashi's words confirmed another of Jiraiya's thoughts. Naruto was Gaara's mate. Mating was the Jinchuuriki version of marriage and much more important in the eyes of the Jinchuuriki than human marriage ceremonies were. Arashi had probably wanted to say mate but had not wanted to confuse the people in the room, which was all of those of Konoha except Jiraiya, who had no clue of Jinchuuriki culture. However a stray thought crossed Jiraiya's mind. Almost every member of Clan Sabaku was in the room with them. Chiyo and Ebizou never left Sunagakure and Sasori was still traveling as far as Jiraiya knew. If they were as protective as Arashi claimed then Naruto would have been brought with them. Realization dawned on the Gama Sennin. Naruto was the one wearing the cloak. Naruto was the Kamikaze. And Naruto was letting Arashi give hints. Looking around the room Jiraiya could tell he was the only one who had figured it out, though by the look in Shikamaru's eyes it wouldn't take long for the lazy Nara to do so.
The look on Gaara's face told them that he fully agreed with Arashi's last statement and that Arashi would be the one answering all the questions. It would be best if they didn't test the limits of the crimson-haired Kazekage's patience. It might prove as fatal as it had in the past for fools who didn't know when to quit. Because really, what kind of moron antagonizes a psychotic Jinchuuriki with a very widespread reputation for slaughtering his opponents without mercy when provoked and sometimes without being provoked? A suicidal moron does.
"When were they married?" Jiraiya could see the amused look that flitted across his son's eyes and he thought he might know the cause of it. Mating was... the consummation of the relationship... the first time the couple in question had sex together. Mating was the Jinchuuriki form of marriage. Marriage for humans was a formal ceremony done in front of others and required verbal vows. Marriage for humans was not as binding as that of mating between Jinchuuriki. This was why Jinchuuriki could marry others but could not take a mate except for the one they were meant for. Tsunade sure did ask an akward question.
"Technically they were married by Jinchuuriki standards the evening Naruto arrived. There was a public marriage ceremony held a month later. I'm surprised you did not know. The Daimyo of Hi no Kuni was in attendance as was the Daimyo of Kaze no Kuni, the Daimyo of Mizu no Kuni, and the Mizukage. Perhaps you are familiar with the Godaime Mizukage? His name is Momchi Zabuza and he is a member of the Seven Swordsmen of Kiri."
Arashi was not pulling any punches. Naruto might be forgiving, more forgiving than any Jinchuuriki had ever been but that was what made Naruto so fitting for the title of the Savior. Arashi was not even half so forgiving. The people from Konoha before him would be given the harsh, unsoftened truth on what Arashi deemed them worthy to hear. There was no need for them to know of Jinchuuriki marriage practices, well most of them. The silver-eyed shinobi let his eyes flicker over Kakashi and his father. There were some who needed to know.
Iruka was a bit indecisive about what to ask. If Arashi said Naruto was happy then the blond was happy. The white-haired Jinchuuriki would not lie about his brother. Naruto had explained enough about Jinchuuriki to his caretakers for them to know to trust this Jinchuuriki's word, especially when Arashi had said he would answer the question if he felt like it. Iruka didn't have to look to know that the Konoha shinobi were reeling from the last bit of information Arashi had given them. No one had known the Kazekage had married. That little tid-bit hadn't sunk in till they had realized that their Daimyo had known for some time and had not told them. It showed how out of favor Konoha really was for their own Daimyo to withhold such information. It was also a shock to hear that Kirigakure had a new Mizukage at all, much less an S-class shinobi who had been classified in the Bingo Book as a nuke-nin of Kiri for quite some time.
Iruka thought hard and went over everthing Arashi had told them, everything he had said. It was almost as if the silver-eyed Sennin was leaving hints, as if he was fishing for a specific question to be asked. And that was exactly what Arashi was doing. Naruto could answer these questions just fine without him. But no, the rest of the Clan was letting the mischievious blond hid behind Arashi's long black trench coat and it wasn't going to continue. The blond was more than strong enough to do this and more than ready. He did have his mate's support after all. Gaara would kill anyone who hurt Naruto's feelings. Besides the seer really wanted to go meditate on what he had Seen and perhaps have that talk with his... father, it would take a while for that word to become real to him.
Finally Iruka had an epiphany and hoped he was right. "Did Naruto come with you to Konoha for the Chuunin Exam Finals?"
A very wicked smirk, one that spelled trouble for someone, appeared on Arashi. Naruto knew that look, he had a fear of that look when it was directed at him, they all did. Unfortunately for the blond, Arashi chose that exact moment to look directly at him wearing that look.
"Why don't you answer Kamikaze? I would say you are far more qualified to answer that particular question than I ever will be?" The wicked look never left Arashi's face. It was time for Naruto to be brave because the silver-eyed seer's words had sparked realizations all over.